Real-World Applications of Math Concepts

The video tutorial by Mr. Richards covers the comparison of properties of functions using real-world examples. It includes analyzing membership costs, comparing speeds of animals, evaluating gas mileage, calculating distances for high-speed trains, and comparing inventories of movies and games. The tutorial also covers analyzing cell phone bills, gym membership costs, and truck rental costs using functions, tables, and graphs. The lesson emphasizes understanding rates of change, y-intercepts, and the use of different representations to compare functions.

What is the cost of Carlos's annual membership to the Science Museum?

• $10

• $25

• $50

• $29.99

How much does Stephanie pay for three visits to the museum?

• $15

• $20

• $25

• $30

What is the rate of change for Carlos's membership cost?

• $29.99

• $5

• $0

• $10

How much does Stephanie's cost increase per visit?

• $5

• $3

• $2

• $4

What is the speed of a lion in feet per second?

• 53 ft/s

• 59 ft/s

• 45 ft/s

• 60 ft/s

How fast can a zebra run compared to a lion?

• Faster

• Slower

• Same speed

• Cannot be determined

What is the gas mileage of the car in miles per gallon?

• 19 mpg

• 22 mpg

• 25 mpg

• 30 mpg

Which vehicle has better gas mileage?

• Car

• Both have the same

• SUV

• Cannot be determined

What is the rate of change for the Japanese high-speed train?

• 160 mph

• 100 mph

• 140 mph

• 120 mph

How far does the Chinese high-speed train travel in 5 hours?

• 850 miles

• 700 miles

• 1,085 miles

• 1,200 miles